Ugandan Government Blocks Facebook, Twitter on Election Day to Stop 'Lies'

Ugandans are voting in a presidential election today. They’re also dealing with a social media blackout orchestrated by the government. For President Yoweri Museveni, nothing says “democracy” like sweeping censorship of the electorate. Here’s hoping he loses.

Museveni is running for a fifth term in office, attempting to extend a 30-year stretch as president. The last time he made major international headlines, it was for tightening anti-gay laws and declaring that homosexuals “are disgusting” in 2014. He also released a rap single once, unfortunately.

Social media blockage is temporary. It was done because some people misuse these rights -Museveni #UgandaDecides